Roger McShane, Middle East editor for The Economist, discusses Turkey's striking military action in northeastern Syria, shedding light on the Kurds' desperate bid for protection as they negotiate with Russian-backed Syrian forces. Namini Vijadasa, The Economist's Sri Lanka correspondent, reveals the dark side of microfinance in Sri Lanka, where intended opportunities have spiraled into debt traps. The conversation also touches on the overlooked struggles faced by Chinese truckers, contrasting their low status and harsh realities with their more celebrated counterparts in the West.